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Richard Linklater’s middle entry into his Before Trilogy, ‘Before Sunset’ (2004) is about attempting to live in the present. Here’s how it achieves that. Essay by Kyra Lieberman.
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The Academy Has Failed Animation (Again)
The medium of animation is snubbed by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences every Oscars season. In 2024, animated film has been failed again. Essay by Munir Abedrabbo C.
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‘Society of the Snow’ (2023), the Oscar-nominated Netflix Original from J.A. Bayona based on a true story of survival, is an unforgettable film about humanity. Review by Kyra Lieberman.
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Billy Wilder’s self-reflective movie about Hollywood, ‘Sunset Boulevard’ (1950), is still meaningful, visually impressive and relevant a lifetime after its release. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
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Foe (2023) Review
Despite glimmers of ‘Marriage Story’, ‘Her’ and ‘Black Mirror’, Garth Davis’ ‘Foe’ (2023) starring Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan is severely lacking. Review by Rehana Nurmahi.
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Enzo Ferrari biopic ‘Ferrari’, from ‘Heat’ director Michael Mann and starring Adam Driver, reinforces negative stereotypes and fails in its mission. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
Read MoreMaestro (2023) Review
Bradley Cooper stars in and directs ‘Maestro’, a biopic on “West Side Story” composer Leonard Bernstein that is long overdue but served well. Review by Rob Jones.
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March 29, 2024
Austin Butler to Star in Darren Aronofsky Crime Thriller
Austin Butler is to lead a new film from Sony Pictures and 'Powers'